IOLA, KANSAS  OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK        February 7, 2006

The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, Commissioner Walt Regehr Jr. and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.

Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the meeting.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the January 31, 2007 meeting.

Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 5 minutes.  Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.  Those in the room will be Chairman Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 8:38 a.m.  Commissioners reconvened at 8:43 a.m.  No action was taken.

Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, reported on replacing a suction device for use on the Iola ambulance unit.

Bill King, Public Works Director, introduced his new employee Pam Mueller. 

Bill presented some pipe proposals.  Bids were received from J.R. Crow & Company for 16 pieces of 48” ID, 40’ length, .250 wall thickness for $49.95 per foot, 15 pieces of 24” ID, 40’ length, .250 wall thickness for $25.45 per foot, 15 pieces of 18” ID, 40’ length, .250 wall thickness for $21.75 per foot; Gericke Iron & Metal Inc. for 16 pieces of 48” ID, 40’ length, .250 wall thickness for $54.00 per foot, 15 pieces of 24” ID, 40’ length, .250 wall thickness for $28.40 per foot, 15 pieces of 18” ID, 40’ length, .250 wall thickness for $22.00 per foot. Commissioner Regehr moved to accept the bid from JR Crow.  Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Bill discussed a meeting with the City of LaHarpe on cleaning ditches and such. 

Bill discussed the new Monarch road southeast of Humboldt.  Discussion followed. 

Bill reported the cross arms are up at the Bayard Crossing and Texas Road train track.

Bill discussed the lack of right a way on a bridge project.  The engineer is working on establishing what is needed.

Bill reported the shooting range is complete.  The past shooting range was at Elks Lake, but Gates had reported holes in their building, so a range was set up at the quarry.  

Joe Hess, State Street Senior Center, reported on an accident last Wednesday where a lady fell at the State Street Senior Center.  He explained the situation.  Mr. Hess recommended the county not build a ramp at the back door.  Commissioners discussed a handicap entrance on the north side.  Discussion followed as to why they use the east door. 

Mr. Hess discussed correcting a drain on the north side of the building.  He requested a sidewalk up to the building from the parking on the north side of the building. Discussion followed on reasons. 

Mr. Hess discussed the heating in the Law Enforcement Center visitation area. 

Commissioners discussed services provided by the State Street Senior Center.  They are tax-exempt status with the IRS.  He explained the monies go toward the expenses of the building, donations to Hospice, schools, and others.  Decisions are ran by the Board who are members of the State Street Senior Center. 

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, thanked Bill’s department for installing ladders in the jail pods.

Donald Leapheart, City of Iola Fire Chief and Kurt Kress, Assistant Fireman, discussed fire burn ban.  Commissioners reviewed Resolution #200603 concerning a burn ban. 

RESOLUTION NO. 200603

 COUNTY OF ALLEN OPEN BURNING BAN

WHEREAS, the dry conditions necessitate restriction on open burning.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Allen County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas, that:

1.  There is hereby declared a ban on all open burning in the county.

2.   The ban on open burning shall include and not being limited to the burning of wheat field, oat field, barley fields or pasture land.

3.    No open burning shall be allowed except by written permission from Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff.

4.     This ban shall remain in effect until lifted by the Board of Commissioners of Allen County.

5.      This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7th day of February 2006 by the Board of Allen County Commissioners. 

Commissioner Thompson moved to pass Resolution #200603.  Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. 

Sheriff Williams presented bids on a colored copier.  Bids were received from Copy Products for a Konica Minolta, 5440DL, 500 sheet cassette holder, 27 copies per minute in black, 27 full color copies per minutes for $1,100.00; Advantage Computers for a Hewlett Packard, HPLJ4700N, 500 sheet cassette holder, 31 copies per minute in black, 31 full color copies per minutes for $2,195.00; Iola Office Supply for a Hewlett Packard, HPLJ4700N, 12,000 toner yield, 500 sheet cassette holder, 31 copies per minute in black, 31 full color copies per minutes for $2,575.00; Iola Office Supply for a Hewlett Packard, HPLJ4650N, 500 sheet cassette holder, 22 copies per minute in black, 22 full color copies per minutes for $2,575.00.  Sheriff Williams listed the justification for needing the colored printer: with the changing of technology in areas of digital photography and digital mug shots, Sheriff’s office would save on the cost of developing pictures, court appearances and evidence require colored pictures, currently takes two minutes to print one picture, the laser is faster and better quality, laser images are not run with dampness or moisture, all photo line ups are required to be in color and standardized.  Funds will come out of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund this is money from seizures.  Discussion followed.  Commissioner Regehr moved to authorize the Sheriff to purchase the best buy.  Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. 

Commissioners reviewed the jail-housing contract with the City of Iola.  Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize the Chairman sign a jail-housing contract with the City of Iola.  Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. 

Sheriff Williams reported on inmate housing charges for January 2006; Anderson County Sheriff’s Department $3,840.00, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department $23,200.00, Humboldt Police Department $140.00, Iola Police Department $1,020.00, Miami County Sheriff’s Department $2,520.00, LaHarpe Police Department $20.00, Linn County Sheriff’s Department $15,240.00 and Woodson County Sheriff’s Department $520.00 totaling $46,500.00. 

Jean Barber, Allen County’s representative of Multi County Health Board.  Jean discussed the losses of income for the health department.  State legislation has caused some of the loss due to them mandating that if you have insurance you have to go to your doctor’s office.   Discussion followed on income and expenses.  The Multi County Health department reported the total lost of revenue in 2005 was $15,757.39.  They had to draw from reserve funds to break even at the end of 2005.  Discussion followed on money taken in by each of the participating counties.  The monies are figured based on valuation and population and some counties are not inputting their share.  Jean requested the Commissioner consider doubling the subsidy monies levied for Health for 2007 budget.  They have not requested a raise in 15 years, even with inflation costs.  She explained that yes other monies are coming in such as grants, but that those are limited to certain things usually not including wages, utilities and everyday expenses.

Commissioners discussed a request for cereal malt beverage license from Humboldt Speedway.  Commissioners will visit with the Sheriff before acting on the request. 

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the bids for the four-wheeler and washer/dryer.  The bids will be opened at 10:30 a.m. on February 8, 2006.

Alan reported Fagan would be starting on the installation of the chiller before long. 

Commissioners reviewed Salem Township’s annual report. 

Commissioners will not be meeting on February 14, so they can attend Kansas Government Day in Topeka. 

Commissioners approved the following documents:

 With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until February 8, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse to open bids.

IOLA, KANSAS    OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK      February 8, 2006

The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Dick Works, Chairperson, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk. Commissioner Walt Regehr, Jr. absent due to classes.